If you are trying to squeeze every mile out of a tank, yes. If you’re a hypermiler who coasts down hills with the engine off, absolutely. But if you value responsiveness and a little bit of fun, skip it. The CR-V is already a sensible car. You don’t need to make it more sensible.
Think of ECON as a tool, not a rule. Use it when you’re puttering around town. Turn it off when you’re on a mountain road or just feeling frisky. It’s not going to blow up your engine or reduce your resale value. It’s just a button.
Final verdict: press it once to feel like a responsible adult. Then never press it again. Or press it every day. Who cares? It’s your car, your wallet, and your commute. Just don’t let it make you late for happy hour.
And hey, if you ever get bored, try pressing the ECON button and the Sport mode (if you have one) at the same time. Spoiler: the car will choose ECON and ignore you. Because the CR-V knows what’s best for you. Even when you don’t.
